Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Director of Programs, Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 12/14/11

Veterans Leadership Program
of  Western Pennsylvania

2417 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203  ·  Phone 412.481.8200  Fax 412.481.8202

Director of Programs

Mission:  Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania provides essential housing, employment, and other vital supportive services to eligible veterans, services members, and their families to improve their self-sufficiency, sustainability, and quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Set, meet and exceed ambitious goals in each of our programs.  For each program/goal, develop measures for the key ‘value’, ‘action’, ‘impact’, and ‘outcomes’ that can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of our programming.
• Lead and manage the staff on a daily basis.  This includes regular training and embracing a continuous learning environment.
• Instill a sense of accountability among team members by modeling tight oversight of individual and organization performance standards.
• Help develop program direction, make presentations, and write proposals to obtain funding.  Update funders on a routine basis.
• Identify partner agencies that share our values and commitment to serving Veterans and engage them to better serve our at-risk population.
• Deliver programmatic results that work for our clients and our staff and that advance our mission and vision as stated in our Strategic Plan.

Requirements:

• Must have a positive, success-oriented attitude with professional demeanor and effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Must possess detailed knowledge of each program—the requirements, budgets, and status.  Attention to detail is critically important.
• Must be sincere and passionate about their work with Veterans.
• Must be computer literate: Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and Donor/Client Management Software-DonorPro.
• Candidate must be able to work both independently and as a team player.  Our core values matter: Respect, Professionalism, Humility, Integrity, Honesty, Courtesy, “Great”, Reliable, Sense of Urgency, Mission, Performance, Responsibility, Accountability, Teamwork, Learning, Discipline, Dependable, Open, Transparent, No Judgment.
• We believe that Achievement is the result of Preparation + Hard Work + Constantly Raising the Bar and we challenge ourselves, each other, and our clients in a positive, success-oriented, creative atmosphere that values continual improvement.
• A Military Veteran with an Honorable Discharge is preferred.
• Previous experience working in human services is preferred.
• Act 33 and 34 Clearances.

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field and at least two years of hands-on team building, team management/leadership experience in human services or related field. 

Reports to:  Executive Director

Hours:  8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday, or as required to meet all deadlines

TO APPLY: 

Please email your resume and a paragraph summarizing why you are the right person for this important position to employment@vlpwpa.org. No phone calls please.

VLP is an equal opportunity employer

Please mention that you heard about this opportunity from Dewey & Kaye Jobs Watch in your cover letter when applying for this position.

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